Buenos Aires has signed a letter of acceptance with the US to procure 235 Stryker 8x8 vehicles, advancing the adoption of modern armored fighting systems for the Argentine Army.
Buenos Aires has signed a letter of acceptance with the US to procure 235 Stryker 8x8 vehicles, advancing the adoption of modern armored fighting systems for the Argentine Army.
Argentina’s Defence Minister Lt. Gen. Carlos Presti and US Ambassador Peter Lamelas formalized the planned acquisition under Washington’s Foreign Military Sales and Excess Defense Articles programs.
The agreement covers the M1256 infantry carrier, M1251A1 command post, M1131A1 fire support, and M1133A1 medical evacuation variants.
Once shipped, the fleet will equip the Argentine Army’s mechanized forces, building on an initial batch of eight Strykers delivered between late 2025 and early 2026.
Sources noted that the South American country expects an initial delivery of 50 vehicles screened through technical inspections conducted at Fort Cavazos, Texas, earlier this year.
"This represents a milestone in the recovery and modernization of the Army's operational capabilities, through an operation with especially favorable economic conditions," the Argentine Ministry of Defense said.
About the Stryker
Originally developed by General Dynamics for the US Army, the Stryker measures 7 meters (23 feet) long, weighs 16,470 kilograms (36,310 pounds), and has the capacity for up to nine passengers.
The platform uses ceramic armor to protect against 14.5-millimeter shells and can be installed with a V-shaped underchassis for mine resistance.
Depending on its configuration, the system can be armed with a 12.7mm machine gun, 30mm chain gun, 40mm grenade launcher, 105mm tank gun, and 7.62mm auxiliary guns.
The vehicle is powered by a 350-horsepower Caterpillar C7 turbodiesel engine for a top speed of 60 miles (97 kilometers) per hour and a range of 310 kilometers (499 miles).
Stryker armored fighting vehicle. Photo: Spc. Jesus Menchaca/US Army